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Microcantilever Sensors for In-Situ Subsurface Characterization

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/895615· OSTI ID:895615
Real-time, in-situ analysis is critical for decision makers in environmental monitoring, but current techniques for monitoring and characterizing radionuclides rely primarily on liquid scintillation counting, ICP-MS, and spectrofluorimetry, which require sample handling and labor intensive lengthy analytical procedures. Other problems that accompany direct sampling include adherence to strict holding times and record maintenance for QA/QC procedures. Remote, automated sensing with direct connection to automated data management is preferred.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE - Office of Science (SC)
OSTI ID:
895615
Report Number(s):
ERSD-60197-2006
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English